We’re building a global sustainability network, region by region.
The world is adapting quickly to the rising challenge of climate change. Change is coming to the business world – because it has to. The growing sustainability business community needs a platform to meet, connect and support each other to transform the UK economy and maximise on the opportunities that this change brings. So, we’ve created it for you.
Why Engage?
We believe in the power of business to drive change, and you can be part of it. Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability expert or just starting out, our community and our events are for anyone who wants to collaborate with experts in the field and learn more about initiatives that are already happening across the UK.
From round-table discussions, national conferences hearing from leading keynote speakers and exciting opportunities to share your news, we have a community of over 8,000 sustainability leaders. In the last 18 months, we’ve brought together over 2,000 people to in person events across the North of England. In 2024 and 2025, we’ll be expanding beyond the North and looking to support the whole nation.
Come and be a part of it!
2024 Keynote Speakers
Kevin McCloud
Designer, Writer, TV Presenter
Mary Portas OBE
Businesswoman, Broadcaster, Author & Activist
Jon Richardson
Actor, Writer, Comedian and Co-Presenter of Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts
Ed Gillespie
Co-Presenter Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts
Mark Stevenson
Co-Presenter Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts
Mayor Tracy Brabin
Mayor of West Yorkshire
“We are delighted that Yorkshire Sustainability Festival is to be hosted in our city. We are one of the leading cities in the UK for taking climate action and are working hard towards becoming the first UK net zero city. The festival of events will help share this ambition while shining a light on the trailblazers of sustainable innovation from across Yorkshire, pathing the way for a brighter and greener future.”
Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council
At the University of Leeds our interdisciplinary research collaborations link our physical, technological, economic and social understanding of climate change and sustainability, creating solutions to address this global crisis. We are committed to embedding sustainability in everything we do, taking responsibility for our economic, cultural, social and environmental impacts. We are thrilled to be joint headline sponsors of Yorkshire Sustainability Week, and to help highlight the opportunities that embracing sustainability initiatives can bring.
Professor Nick Plant, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, Headline Sponsor
Latest News
Mon 02 Sep '24
Building a Sustainable Future, region by region – How YSF24 was a Celebration of the Sustainability Community in the North
Read about the highlights of Yorkshire Sustainability Festival and what we have planned next...
Wed 28 Aug '24
What actually is GB Energy?
Our head of partnerships, Declan Williams, writes about GB Energy; what is actually is and its potential to transform the UK's energy sector.
Thu 02 May '24
Thinking outside of the box, and getting into the (doughnut economics) ring, with Tim Frenneaux
We caught up with rebel economist, Tim Frenneaux to talk about Doughnut Economics; what it is and how it’s possible for businesses to shape a greener and more equitable future.
Mon 22 Apr '24
Biodiversity and Regeneration: The Necessity to Action Change
We discuss why biodiversity is so important to the future of our planet with Helen Neave.
